- Both Dallas Baptist University (DBU) and Texas Christian University (TCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TCU has more expensive tuition of $57,220 than DBU ($38,140).
- DBU has tighter acceptance rate of 39.42% than TCU (41.08%).
- TCU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than DBU (1,080).
- TCU is larger with 12,273 students than DBU (4,348 students).
Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | Texas Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas | Rankings | #114 in National Universities #7 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Fort Worth, TX |
DBU| Known as | TCU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,140 | Undergraduate | $57,220 |
| $24,508 | Graduate | $35,778 |
| $15,883 | Financial Aid | $28,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 39.42% | Acceptance Rate | 41.08% |
| 36.34% | Yield | 24.11% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,348 | Total Students | 12,273 |
| 2,971 | Undergraduate | 10,523 |
| 1,377 | Graduate | 1,750 |
| 708 | Online Enrollment | 245 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,304) $8,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,777 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 117 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| 378 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,279 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $114,593 for Faculties $79,584 Part-time |